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Cancelation is free of charge if it is made at least 48 hours (min 1 working day) before start.
Later cancelation is not possible and storno fee is 100% for such case.

Destination description

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is a spa city situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic, on the confluence of the rivers Ohře and Teplá, approximately 130 km (81 mi) west of Prague (Praha). It is named after King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370. It is historically famous for its hot springs (13 main springs, about 300 smaller springs, and the warm-water Teplá River).

In the 19th century, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities visiting for spa treatment. The city is also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the popular Czech liqueur Karlovarská Becherovka. The glass manufacturer Moser Glass is located in Karlovy Vary. The city has also given its name to the famous delicacy known as "Carlsbad plums". These plums (usually Quetsch) are candied in hot syrup, then halved and stuffed into dried damsons; this gives them a very intense flavour.

The city has been used as the location for a number of film-shoots, including the 2006 films Last Holiday and box-office hit Casino Royale, both of which used the city's Grandhotel Pupp in different guises.

The balneotherapy provided in Karlovy Vary comprises a number of curative procedures. Treatment exploits centuries-proven thermal baths and drinking cure as well as modern methods cryotherapy, floating, laser therapy, etc. Both traditional spa treatment and i wellness takes place in sanatoriums and hotels.

Indication of the Karlovy Vary spa treatment
The complex Karlovy Vary treatment is designed for the ill suffering mainly from these problems:

Digestive tract diseases

Ulcer disease of the stomach and duodenum, intestinal problems, conditions after surgery of the intestines, stomach, gallbladder, chronic diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and intestines.

The Ten Rules of the Karlovy Vary Drinking Cure. Karlovy Vary thermal water is a complex, highly concentrated mixture of natural substances. It is not designed for ongoing or uncontrolled use.

It is recommended to use Karlovy Vary thermal mineral water only after consulting a spa physician with appropriate erudition

To achieve maximum therapeutic effects, it is recommended to use Karlovy Vary thermal mineral water nearby the places where springs flow open.

It is recommended to use Karlovy Vary thermal mineral water only from traditionally shaped porcelain or glass cups.

It is not advised to combine a therapeutic cure with the consumption of alcohol or tobacco smoking. Passive smoking should be avoided too.

Drinking cure includes physical activity too. It is recommended to digest Karlovy Vary thermal mineral water while walking slowly.

Drinking cure should be taken when you feel fully relaxed and not in a hurry.

It is recommended to repeat drinking cure at intervals set by your physician.

Drinking cure is a small ceremony during which other clients must not be disturbed.

Mineral water cannot be used to water surrounding plants or be discharged onto the colonnade floor.

When taking spring water from a spring vase beware that it is not allowed, out of hygienic reasons, to touch the spring stand or the discharge tubes.

Region description

SPA TREATMENT and Czech SPA resorts
Numerous mineral springs on the territory of the Czech Republic have been used for medicinal purposes since the 15th century. Located in picturesque natural landscapes, Czech spa resorts are attractive for their treatment and their unique spa architecture.

The Czech Republic has about 40 certified spa resorts; the most famous are spa towns of Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně, Jáchymov, Třeboň and Luhačovice. Each of the spa resorts has its specifics, and you are welcomed to each of them.

Long before their official recognition by the emperor Charles IV in the 14th century, the healing power of the West Bohemian hot mineral springs was well known by the local inhabitants. For centuries, the European royalties, great artists, politicians and other celebrities of their time visited West Bohemian spa towns to seek treatment.

Hot mineral spring water together with modern, as well as centuries proven, procedures have been successfully used to treat diseases of stomach, bowels, liver, metabolism, as well as respiratory organ diseases, women diseases and problems of circulatory system. Modern hydro-procedures have been used to successfully reduce weight and cellulite. Treatment is administered completely naturally, without the use of pills or artificial chemicals.

Where to treat and what
In the Czech Republic it is possible to treat everything because every one of the 36 spas have specialization in different afflictions or a group of afflictions. Whatever your afflictions you will find spas where you can get rid of them. (for a full description see in the enclosed file)

Country description

Czech Republic
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